Until the victim of domestic violence and abuse has a "Eureka" moment, they will not stay away from the abuser. They don't believe they can be the victim whose pathetic story is all over social media... They truly believe that if they try hard enough, the abuser will change. Yes, they don't mind shaming the abuser on social media so he can change...
I believe that not everyone is wired to be the emotional responder to DV victims. I know only 4 people working in that field today that I believe are trained for this - Ma Laila Stmd, Aunty Josephine Effah-Chukwuma, Sis Olubunmi Layode and Barrister Abiade Olawanle Abiola. If you know anyone else involved in this because they want to solve a problem, please let us know about them.
I understand the frustration of trying to help a victim leave an abusive relationship and watching them go back. The way I help myself not get frustrated is not to get too emotionally invested... If emotional support is not your thing, you can still contribute financially. It will be greatly appreciated. Please contact the Amazons I mentioned above.
Obviously, they don't do the work alone. They have wonderful helpers. You can also volunteer to help. The one thing we can't afford to do is drop the ball; our generation is counting on us.
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